Assistant Professor
Education
Biography
Dr. Katherine Dudding obtained her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from East Carolina University in 1997. She later pursued her Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Nursing at the University of Arizona, graduating in 2018 with a specialization in Informatics. Additionally, she completed a minor in Cognitive Science, emphasizing Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.
Dr. Dudding’s clinical expertise encompasses neonatal intensive care and outpatient pediatrics. With over four years of experience as an educator, she has instructed both undergraduate and graduate students in informatics, data management, data analytics, and evidence-based strategies. She has mentored students at various levels, including BSN Honors, Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), and PhD candidates. Her leadership roles at the national level include serving as the past education co-chair of the American Medical Informatics Association’s Nursing Informatics Working Group and currently holding a position on the Editorial Board for the journal Advances in Neonatal Care. Dr. Dudding’s research focuses on improving clinical outcomes for infants by developing and implementing innovative care strategies. She aims to better understand pain and stress in neonates within the neonatal intensive care environment. Currently, she is investigating how to expedite pain relief through improved communication between neonates and nurses using technology-based interventions.